Epstein scandal forces former US Treasury Secretary Summers to retire
Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers withdraws from public life after his email correspondence with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein surfaces.
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Mohammed bin Salman: What his White House visit signals
Mohammed bin Salman returns to the White House after the Khashoggi scandal, positioning himself as a peace mediator while transforming Saudi Arabia’s society.
Zelensky heads to Turkey Wednesday to revive Ukraine peace talks
Ukraine’s Zelensky travels to Turkey seeking Ankara’s help to revive peace talks with Russia, as regional energy shifts reshape Mediterranean geopolitics.
Japan warns citizens in China to be cautious amid Taiwan tensions
Japan warns citizens in China to be cautious amid rising tensions over Taiwan, as diplomatic crisis deepens between Asia’s two largest economies.
War drums in Europe: “This summer may have been the last peaceful one”
German Defense Minister warns Europe’s last peaceful summer may be over, predicting potential NATO-Russia conflict before 2029 as tensions escalate.
Ukraine orders 100 Rafale fighter jets from France in historic deal
Ukraine announces historic deal to purchase 100 Rafale fighter jets from France during Zelensky-Macron meeting in Paris, marking major military cooperation.
German press praises Athens-Kyiv agreement: Greece becomes energy hub
German media hails Greece-Ukraine energy deal as Athens emerges as key European energy hub, while Trump faces mounting pressure over Epstein case revelations.
Tragic Saudi Arabia bus crash kills 45 pilgrims, only one survivor
Deadly bus crash near Medina kills 45 Muslim pilgrims returning from Mecca, leaving only one survivor after collision with oil tanker on highway.
Germany shocked as police shoot 12-year-old girl who attacked them with knives
A 12-year-old deaf girl in Germany was shot by police after attacking them with knives. She remains in critical condition following the shocking incident.
Istanbul tourist deaths: German family may have died from disinfection poisoning
German family’s tragic deaths at Istanbul hotel may have been caused by toxic disinfection chemicals, not food poisoning as initially suspected by authorities.
Von der Leyen warns Ukraine faces funding gap even if war ends
Von der Leyen warns Ukraine faces significant funding shortfall for 2026-2027, even if war ends. EU proposes three financing options including frozen Russian assets.
Iran deploys cloud seeding to combat worst drought in decades
Iran uses cloud seeding technology to combat severe drought as rainfall drops 89% below average, threatening water supply to Tehran and forcing potential evacuation.